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Matchup Recap Summary
Week 4
Weekly
Grade
Grade
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
2-2 170.38
118.3
VS
proj
Rodney's Optimal Team
124.28
1-3
108.93
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish earn win against Rodney's Optimal Team in 170.38-124.28 runaway
Both teams outperformed their projected point totals, but Mountain Climbing Jellyfish beat Rodney's Optimal Team, rolling to a 170.38-124.28 win. Rodney's Optimal Team earned a 41.98-point lead on Thursday behind standout efforts from Tee Higgins (21.9 points) and Joe Burrow (20.08). But it was all Mountain Climbing Jellyfish after that. They were led by T.J. Hockenson (8 Rec, 179 Rec Yds, 2 Rec TDs) and Russell Wilson (237 Pass Yds, 2 Pass TDs, 29 Rush Yds, 1 Rush TD). Mountain Climbing Jellyfish (2-2) will look to add to their success against Cloud 9 Stonerz, while Rodney's Optimal Team (1-3) attempt to get back in the win column against Nasty biters.
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Matchup Timeline
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
Rodney's Optimal Team
Inside the Matchup
Matchup Player of the Week
The Eagles defense allowed 21 points, surrendered 219 yards, and forced 5 turnovers in a 29-21 win over the Jaguars. In doing so, they put up 15 points to nearly double their 8.09-point projection, the highest percent increase of any player on Mountain Climbing Jellyfish this week. The Eagles will square off against the Cardinals next week.
The Philadelphia Eagles defense
Top Player Comparison
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
Points
% of total points 170.38
1
T.J. Hockenson
TE
35.9
9.78
21.1%
2
Russell Wilson
QB
26.98
19.29
15.8%
3
Christian McCaffrey
RB
21.3
16.33
12.5%
4
Deebo Samuel
WR
20.7
14.55
12.1%
Rodney's Optimal Team
Points
% of total points 124.28
1
Justin Jefferson
WR
26
15.05
20.9%
2
Tee Higgins
WR
21.9
13.51
17.6%
3
Joe Burrow
QB
20.08
21.09
16.2%
4
CeeDee Lamb
WR
18.7
14.15
15%
Matchup Highlights
Thursday
Joe Burrow hit Tee Higgins for a 59-yard touchdown pass for Rodney's Optimal Team. Burrow also lit up the scoreboard with a 43-yard pass, helping Rodney's Optimal Team to a 41.98-0.00 lead.
Sunday Early
Both teams had multiple players with highlight-reel moments early Sunday, after which Rodney's Optimal Team boasted a 123.28-101.40 lead. T.J. Hockenson had a 32-yard touchdown catch and an 81-yard catch for Mountain Climbing Jellyfish, while Mike Williams had a 50-yard catch. Meanwhile, Justin Jefferson had a 41-yard catch for Rodney's Optimal Team, while CeeDee Lamb had a 30-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Russell Wilson had a 20-yard touchdown pass and a 55-yard pass for Mountain Climbing Jellyfish to contribute to a 149.68-123.28 lead for the team.
Monday
Deebo Samuel had a 57-yard touchdown catch for Mountain Climbing Jellyfish on Monday night, helping to add to the margin of victory for the team.
Points By Position
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
Rodney's Optimal Team
StatSmack
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (170.38) than their season average (112.8).
"Winning isn't everything" was probably said by someone who lost. Mountain Climbing Jellyfish (2-2) have a better record than Rodney's Optimal Team (1-3).
Even the machines think Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have better players. They have a higher projected points average (118.8) than Rodney's Optimal Team (111.22).
You can't win if you leave points on the bench. Mountain Climbing Jellyfish has left fewer points on the bench this season (160.2) than Rodney's Optimal Team (202.04).
Once Mountain Climbing Jellyfish put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than Rodney's Optimal Team (2 vs 0).
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than Rodney's Optimal Team (0 vs 1).
By position, Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have outscored Rodney's Optimal Team at RB and TE this season.
Don't worry Rodney's Optimal Team, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!
Next Week Preview
Mountain Climbing Jellyfish
One streak is bound to conclude next week, as Mountain Climbing Jellyfish (2-2) head into Week 5 on a two-match winning streak, while their upcoming opponent (Cloud 9 Stonerz, 3-1), have won three straight. Through four weeks of action, Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have scored the third-most points in the league. Cloud 9 Stonerz (112.06 PPG) are ranked fifth. Over the last two weeks, Mountain Climbing Jellyfish have scored 136.82 points per game, while Cloud 9 Stonerz have averaged just 108.79 per contest.
Rodney's Optimal Team
In Week 5, eighth-place Rodney's Optimal Team (1-3) are set to square off against seventh-place Nasty biters (2-2). Four weeks into the 2022 season, Rodney's Optimal Team have accumulated the second-most points in the league while Nasty biters (and their 103.2 points per game) are ranked ninth. Over the last three weeks, Rodney's Optimal Team has put up 114.71 points per game, while Nasty biters has averaged 95.83 per contest.